PGRC Fall 8K Training Program

Fall 8K Training Program Dates:  Saturday, October 8th through Saturday, December 2nd.

About The Program: PGRC’s 8K training program will support participants as they increase capacity and strength, building from a base of 2-3 miles to a long run of 5 miles. The program includes up to four coached runs each week, with tips on stretching, winter running safety, and growing stronger as a runner through different types of running sessions and cross training recommendations. The target graduation race is the Wright Stuff 8k race on December 3, 2022.

Weekly Schedule:

• Tuesdays at 6:30pm – UMD Ludwig Field, 7898 Championship Ln, College Park, MD  20740
• Thursdays at 6:30pm – club run at Herbert Wells Ice Rink
• Saturday at 8:00am – Herbert Wells Ice Rink parking lot, 5211 Campus Dr., College Park, MD  20740
• Sunday at 8:00am – Mission BBQ, 5506 Cherrywood Ln, Greenbelt, MD 20770    

*Note: Locations subject to change occasionally in accordance with training, deviances from the above will be communicated in the weekly coach’s email

Program Costs: The non-refundable training program fee is $50. Participants of the 2023 Running Start 5K training receive a $10 discount; email 8ktraining@pgrc.org to receive your discount code.

All participants must be current members or join the Prince Georges Running Club during training registration. The club membership fee is $20 individual/$25 family/$10 student. To join the club, please visit our website: http://www.pgrc.org/membership/

PLEASE NOTE: The fee for the graduation race IS NOT included in the cost of the training program. This fee must be paid separately by each participant prior to the race. More information on the graduation race registration process will be provided to program participants prior to the end of the training program.

Program Requirements:

• Participants must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to walk/run 2 miles
• Active PGRC Club membership status